BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
The following mental health resources are uniquely designed to serve the mental health needs of children, youth and young adults (0-24). Most of the services that are listed have few, if any, eligibility requirements, do not require insurance, and are free or low cost. The list includes Sacramento County programs and services funded by the Division of Behavioral Health Services, other community-based resources as well as State and National resources. Note: Services may be listed more than once.
Diagnostic, medication, or treatment services are also available for children and youth under the age of 20 who are also Medi-cal eligible. Click Child/Youth Services below to learn how to access these programs.
SacMap tries to keep this list up-to-date. If you find information that is incorrect or needs to be updated, or a great resource we should include, please email us. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, call each program prior to walking-in to confirm hours and program availability. Also ask about their safety requirements and checks for accessing services.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The following organizations provide community-based individual and group therapy to address mental health issues for general or specific community members.
Consultation, Support, and Engagement Team (CSET) for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (CSEC)
401 S St., Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 844-2426 | WEBSITE
Provides services for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited or at risk for being exploited.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Community-based engagement
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Crisis support
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Linkage to resources
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Group activities
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Peer support
ELIGIBILITY
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Commercially sexually exploited children or those at risk of being exploited (age 12 to 21)
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call or visit the website for assistance
Gender Health Center
3823 V St., Sacramento, CA 95817 | (916) 455--2391 | HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM | WEBSITE
Provides services and supports for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming individuals.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Individual, relational, and family counseling
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Respite care
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Hormone prescription clinic
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Syringe exchange
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HIV/STI testing
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Linkage to other community resources
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System navigation
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Legal resource navigation support for transgender individuals
ELIGIBILITY
- Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming adults (age 18 & older)
COST
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Most services are free.
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Counseling: sliding-scale fees, no one turned away for lack of funds. Insurance not accepted.
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Counseling: By appointment; WAITLIST
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Respite care: Drop-in
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Advocacy services: By appointment. WAITLIST
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Syringe exchange: Drop-in M-F 12-3pm
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HIV/STI testing: Call for an appointment.
La Familia Counseling Center
5523 34th St., Sacramento, CA 95820 | (916) 452-3601
Maple Neighborhood Center: 3301 37th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824 | (916) 210-8733
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | after hours call: (916) 227-2600 | WEBSITE
Provides behavioral health counseling, family support and other services for youth (up to age 21) and family support.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Behavioral heath services for children and youth (age 0 to 21) and their families
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Crisis intervention
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Family support groups
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Parenting education
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Workshops and activities for youth
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Resource navigation
ELIGIBILITY
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Behavioral health services - Medi-Cal eligible youth (up to age 21)
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Most other programs are open to the community but may focus on specific populations (e.g., youth only)
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call for assistance
Muslim American Society - Social Services Foundation
3800 Auburn Blvd., Suite 83, Sacramento, CA 95826 | (916) 486-8626
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WEBSITE
Provides social services for the Muslim community to improve well-being.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Peer counseling
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Youth programs
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Community education/training
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Resource referrals
ELIGIBILITY
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Muslim community members
COST
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Free
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Sliding scale for peer counseling
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call for assistance
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
1015 20th St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 442-0185
Martha P. Johnson Center: 7725 Stockton Blvd., Suite O, Sacramento, CA 95823
HOURS: vary by location (check website) | WEBSITE
Programs and services to support the mental and physical health and wellness of LGBTQ+ communities.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Q-Spot drop in respite services
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Support groups
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Tele-mental health services
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Basic services for homeless youth (18-24)
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Workshops and skills building
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Healthcare services
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Links to other community services, including housing for youth
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all LGBTQ+ communities
COST: Free
REFERRAL PROCESS: Call or drop-in for assistance
Sacramento Native American Health Center
2020 J St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 341-0575
HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Opens at 9:30 AM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month) | WEBSITE
Provides culturally competent behavioral health services for youth and young adults.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Mental health and substance abuse counseling
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Traditional healing modalities
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Support groups
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Coping and self-care skills classes
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Suicide prevention resources
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Physical health services
ELIGIBILITY
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Must be a member (membership open to all); Some support groups are open to the public
COST
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Sliding-scale
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Medicare, Medi-Cal
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Private Insurance (Native Patients)
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call for more information
Sacramento State Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services
6000 J St., Eureka Hall, Room 421, Sacramento, CA 95819 | (916) 278-6252 | EMAIL
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed 12-1) | WEBSITE
Provides affordable counseling, career and rehabilitation counseling, and educational testing services (K-12) for individuals, couples, families and children (available September - December and February - May).
SERVICES OFFERED
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Marriage, couple and family counseling
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Career counseling
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Rehabilitation counseling
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Diagnostic testing for learning disabilities
ELIGIBILITY
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People living in the Sacramento region
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NOT for Sacramento State Students
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Students are eligible for counseling at the Student Health & Counseling Services located at The Well
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COST
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Counseling: $100 (approximately 7 dollars a session) for 14 sessions.
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Services by appointment only
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Complete the referral form or call for more information
SERVICES OFFERED
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Community Healing Circles - Address the immediate emotional and psychological stress and negative impact of experiences of racism, alienation and isolation.
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Emotional Emancipation Circles - ongoing support groups (7-9 sessions) to learn and practice emotional wellness skills and to learn how to replace destructive negative thoughts caused by racism with ones that are positive.
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Online mental wellness resources
ELIGIBILITY
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People of African ancestry (age 14 and older)
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Contact via phone or email
Therapeutic Services Focused on the Black and African American Community
HOURS: Vary by provider | WEBSITE
Provides strength-based, culturally responsive and trauma informed counseling services, including crisis intervention, focused on issues impacting the Black and African-American community.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Trauma informed therapy
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Crisis intervention and management
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Culturally informed & responsive treatment plans
ELIGIBILITY
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Black/African American community members living in Sacramento County of all ages regardless of insurance and/or ability to pay
COST
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Free; Clients may receive up to eight therapy sessions
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Reach out directly to a provider to schedule services. See provider list on website for contact information
Transcultural Wellness Center
7273 14th Ave., Suite 120B Sacramento, CA 95820 | (916) 383-6783 | WEBSITE
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Provides outpatient mental health services Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Individual/group/family counseling
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Mental health assessments
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Medication support services
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Life skills training/workshops
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Opportunities for socializing
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Resource referrals
ELIGIBILITY
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Medi-Cal eligible and uninsured API community members (all ages)
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Medi-Cal eligible/uninsured individuals should call (916) 875-1055 for assessment eligibility and treatment authorization
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Uninsured individuals can also contact the Transcultural Wellness Center directly
UC Davis Early Psychosis Program
(916) 734-7251 | HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | WEBSITE
Programs and services for individuals experiencing symptoms of early psychosis.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Psychiatric assessments
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2 years of early psychosis treatment
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Medication and case management
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Illness education for clients and their families
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Support groups
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Employment support for clients
REFERRAL PROCESS
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If you or someone you know is interested in clinical services through SacEDAPT/EDAPT please contact 916-734-7251
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UCD Physicians refer patients via EPIC
SacEDAPT Clinic
ELIGIBILITY
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Age 12 to 30
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Sacramento County residents
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Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured
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Experiencing the symptoms of early psychosis, including:
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Onset of psychotic symptoms in the past two years
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Sub-threshold symptoms of psychosis
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Recent deterioration in youth with a parent/sibling with a psychotic disorder
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COST
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Medi-cal eligible or uninsured only
EDAPT Clinic
ELIGIBILITY
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Age 12 to 40
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Experiencing the symptoms of early psychosis, including:
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Onset of psychotic symptoms in the past two years
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Sub-threshold symptoms of psychosis
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Recent deterioration in youth with a parent/sibling with a psychotic disorder
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COST
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Private insurance or self-pay
WEAVE: Services for Survivors
1900 K St., Sacramento, CA 95811 | (916) 920-2952 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE
Provides services and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.
SERVICES OFFERED
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24-hour crisis and information line
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Group/individual counseling
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Emergency shelter and housing
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Legal assistance
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Case management
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Advocacy
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Financial education and skills building
ELIGIBILITY
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Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & sex trafficking
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Couples or family counseling may be offered based on assessment of safety & needs
COST
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Free or sliding-scale
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call for assistance
CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sacramento County provides a number of mental health services to Medi-Cal eligible children and youth (age 0 to 20) who are experiencing a serious mental health illness.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Mental health screenings and assessment
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Case management
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Intensive care coordination
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Medication Support
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Skills building
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Therapy and therapeutic groups
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Linkage to other community resources
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Early intervention and childhood treatment
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Services to youth with co-occurring mental health and developmental issues
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Crisis intervention (all ages)
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Crisis residential (age 18 and older)
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Intensive home-based services
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Services for youth with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/substance abuse disorder
ACCESSING CHILD/YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Individuals, caregivers, schools, medical providers, and other concerned adults can refer a child or youth to the Sacramento County Access Team.
Call the Access Team at (916) 875-1055 or toll free at (888) 881-4881.
What does the Access Team do?
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Provides referrals or linkages to authorized specialty mental health services
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Determines eligibility for services
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Provides mental health assessments in the individual's primary language
Mental health emergency services are also available for youth under 18 years of age from Intake Stabilization Unit (ISU) located at the Mental Health Treatment Center on 2150 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.
PHONE: (916) 875-1000 | HOURS: 10:00AM -- 7:00PM | 7 days a week
If assistance is needed outside ISU business hours, go to the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic or the nearest emergency room.
CRISIS SERVICES
These services provide mental health support for people with a mental health problem that can’t wait for a regular, scheduled appointment.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Phone Support
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Crisis intervention counseling
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Resource referrals
ELIGIBILITY
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Youth (age 12 to 24) and their families
COST
Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
Call for immediate support
Consultation, Support, and Engagement Team (CSET) for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (CSEC)
401 S St., SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 | (916) 844-2426 | WEBSITE
Provides services for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited or at risk for being exploited.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Community-based engagement
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Crisis support
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Linkage to resources
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Group activities
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Peer support
ELIGIBILITY
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Commercially sexually exploited children or those at risk of being exploited (age 12 to 21)
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call or visit the website for assistance
Community Support Team
(916) 874-6015 | HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A mobile mental health crisis response team of peer counselors, family support specialists and mental health clinicians who provide early mental health intervention.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Crisis intervention
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Mental health assessments and intervention
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Linkage and/or re‐linkage to treatment providers
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Linkage to community supports
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Follow up care
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Peer and/or family support
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Safety planning
ELIGIBILITY
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Any Sacramento County resident
Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK MESSENGER
Provides crisis support for any crisis through text message and Facebook messenger.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Crisis counseling
ELIGIBILITY
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None
Love is Respect
1(866) 331-9474 | Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 | HOURS: 24/7 | WEBSITE
Provides confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Confidential support to teens and young adults with questions about dating and relationships
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Crisis intervention
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Education on healthy relationships and personal safety
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Advocacy
ELIGIBLITY
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Teens and young adults (age 13 to 26), and their loved ones
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call/text/chat for immediate assistance
Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line
(888) 881-4881 OR (916) 875-1055
Assists uninsured residents who are having a mental health crisis with finding treatment and services.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Telephone screening assessment
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Determines service eligibility
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Linkage to services
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Information and referral
ELIGIBILITY
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Individuals who do not have access to benefits through a private insurance carrier
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call for services
Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic
2130 Stockton Blvd., Bldg. 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 | (916) 520-2460 | WEBSITE
HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last walk-in: 9:00 PM)
Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last walk-in: 5:00 PM)
A walk-in clinic for individuals with an urgent mental health need.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Counseling
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Crisis interventions
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Evaluations and assessments
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Peer and family support
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Referrals and linkages to community resources
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Brief medication management services (excluding controlled substances)
ELIGIBILITY
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Anyone experiencing a mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse crisis
COST
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Does not turn anyone away due to a lack of funds
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Accepts Medi-Cal
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Walk-in (Call to confirm hours)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SERVICES OFFERED
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Suicide prevention crisis phone line
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Crisis chat and texting (not meant for emergent life-threatening situations)
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Information and resources
ELIGIBILITY
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Anyone experiencing depression, hopelessness, loneliness, desperation, and/or are considering suicide
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Individuals concerned about a friend or loved one who is suicidal
COST
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Free
REFERRAL PROCESS
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Call, text, or chat for support
SERVICES OFFERED
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Urgent crisis support (in-person)
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Support by phone, text or chat
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Case management
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Mental health services
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Referrals
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Respite activities
ELIGIBILITY
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Current/former foster youth (up to age 26) in crisis or struggling
COST
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Free
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